At The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East, we offer children a wealth of opportunities to learn through play and explore their natural environment.

Why choose our centre?

• Our state-of-the-art centre in Malvern East features purpose-built indoor spaces and natural outdoor areas that engage children in play-based learning experiences.
• Facilities include multi-age play spaces, designated art rooms, a vegetable garden, a water play area and sandpits.
• We offer the latest natural and tech-based early learning resources, including open-ended wooden toys to inspire imaginative play and SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards.
• Our nursery rooms provide a nurturing environment with plenty of opportunities to learn through play, including tummy time, sensory activities, messy play, music, singing, reading and rhymes.
• Toddlers participate in a variety of activities that improve their language, literacy, numeracy and social skills, but they won’t notice they’re learning because they’ll be too busy having fun!
• Our government-approved kindergarten program is based on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and taught by an early childhood teacher. The curriculum focuses on developing your child’s numeracy, literacy and social skills to prepare them for school and the world beyond.
• We even offer extracurricular activities including sport, music, Japanese and Mandarin to enhance your child’s development.
• Our sustainability program and vegetable garden teach children how to grow food and care for the planet.
• We organise regular excursions, educational children’s shows and special guests to extend on the children’s learning.
• Our nutritionally balanced menu is prepared daily by our in-house chef. We cater for special dietary requirements and offer Halal meal options.
• You’ll receive regular photos and updates on your child’s learning experiences through our app.
• Our centre is fully air-conditioned and has on-site parking.
• Nappies, wipes and sunscreen are included for your convenience.

Listen to what our families say about The Learning Sanctuary: 

Get the full kindergarten experience at The Learning Sanctuary

Our philosophy is that when it comes to children we believe in learning through play, learning from experimentation, and learning to take on the years ahead with awe and imagination.

Our school readiness program is focused on literacy and numeracy through play-based learning and you’ll be able to watch this journey with daily updates via our app.

Our curriculum lays the foundations for a successful educational journey through:

• Science, technology and mathematics
• Language and literacy
• Arts and Drama
• Social and emotional development
• Family and community partnerships

Compared to traditional Kindergartens, we’re open longer from 7:00am – 6:30pm, our program runs 52 weeks of the year and offers up to 5 days per week to truly prepare your child for school.

Give us a call or drop in to our centre to find out more about our program.

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Zoe Hewett

How long have you been working in childcare?
I have been working in this sector in various roles for over 7 years, including assistant, team leader, administrator, educational leader, assistant centre manager which has all prepared me for my current position as centre manager of the incredible The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East.

What is your favourite part of working at the centre?
My favourite part of working at this centre is driving quality improvement and ensuring quality education and care is provided to all children within our care. Our incredible facilities are able to facilitate some amazing educational programs and lead in best practices. Part of my job here at the learning sanctuary I am lucky enough to work alongside an incredible group of motivated educators, assisting and supporting our educators to do the amazing work they do and create an inclusive environment for everyone who walks through our doors!

What qualifications do you hold?
After studying my Certificate III in early childhood about 5 years ago, I currently hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Services and have so for over 3 years. I am also currently studying my Certificate III in training and assessment, enabling me to provide adequate support to educators driving our curriculum.

What are you most passionate about?
Majority of the human brain is developing before age 3, as a result of this I personally am passionate about early childhood education as I believe every child deserves the best start in life with ample opportunity to grow, explore, discover, experiment and become the most capable young empowering people they can be. I am passionate about this as early childhood educators we are the ones who provide the environment and interactions to make this possible.

What are you most proud of at your centre?
The things that make me so proud to be a part of this centre are the commitment and dedication of our educators who drive quality improvement daily. 

What is your favourite inspirational quote?
“The standard you walk by is the standard you accept”

What is your philosophy about educating children?
My philosophy, as both an educational leader and an individual is educating children has grown and changed and developed over the years as I have grown and changed myself as an educator. An integrated teaching approach of a combination of guided play lead learning, adult led learning and child directed play and learning. 

The most important aspect of educating children is to have high expectation of them and to believe they can achieve and instill those values in themselves also; valuing children’s strengths and differences ensuring children express their views and contribute to decisions that affect them.  as well as  My philosophy fall in accordance with the Victorian Early Years learning framework as does our curriculums within the rooms.

Children have a strong sense of identity, children are connected with and contribute to their world, children have strong sense of identity, children are confident and involved learners and children are effective communicators.

As a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
At my Grade 6 graduation, I stood during my speech, as everyone spoke about what they wanted to be when they grew up, I stood up and said “when I grow up I will be a teacher’

What message would you like to tell parents considering your centre?
At The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East we recognise every child learns from birth, and each child requires nurturing different opportunity’s in order to effectively thrive and learn, also priding ourselves on promoting cultural awareness in all children, tapping into the interests, abilities and strengths.

In consideration of enrolling at The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East I urge you to come in and have a look, a chat and meet us all. We would love to welcome you to our Learning Sanctuary community, as we grow together and join into a partnership with us to work towards the best possible learning outcomes for your child as well as ongoing  learning and development no only within the service but also the community.

Nursery (6 weeks – 12 months)

Our nursery rooms offer:

• Nurturing environments where children feel safe to explore and discover
• Tummy time and physical activity
• Messy play and sensory activities
• Language-rich environments through play-based experiences such as music, singing and rhymes

Junior Toddler (1 – 2 years)

Our Junior Toddler rooms provide:

• Play-based music and movement activities that enhance sensory-motor development
• Opportunities for children to form relationships and develop their self-confidence
• Language-rich environments that support development through books and conversations
• Opportunities for children to explore literacy and numeracy through real-life experiences

Senior Toddler (2 – 3 years)

Our Senior Toddler rooms offer:

• Social learning through group and individual play
• Interactive technology designed to promote gross and fine motor skills
• Language-rich environments through books and conversations
• Opportunities to learn about literacy and numeracy in a safe and inspiring environment

Pre-Kinder (3 – 4 years)

Our Pre-Kinder room provides:

• An environment that builds a healthy physical and mental wellbeing
• Boundless opportunities for outdoor teaching and play
• Bachelor-qualified educators who nurture social skills and emotional development
• Safe opportunities for risky play and extracurricular activities
• Sport, music and language programs

Kinder (4 – 6 years)

Our Kinder room offers:

• A school-readiness program focused on literacy and numeracy through play-based learning
• The use of children’s interests and abilities as a vehicle for learning
• The development of social and emotional skills
• Enhanced self-awareness and respect for others
• A transition-to-school program

Book a tour to experience The Learning Sanctuary difference at our centre. We look forward to welcoming your family to our centre.

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Reviews and Testimonials

See what our parents have to say about our centre:

“Signing a baby up for day care can be a daunting and emotional experience, especially when it is your first child. My daughter has been attending since it opened… and from day one the team was cohesive and professional… We love the bright and clean facility and the way the educators treat each child as an individual. It is such a relief knowing our daughter is so happy and gets as many cuddles as she needs while we are at work!”

– Amanda

“We are so grateful to The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East for making our daughter’s transition smooth, easy and joyful. After a number of months at another centre our daughter was clearly unhappy, but once we shifted to The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East, she’s excited to go to Childcare! She kisses us and waves goodbye when we drop her off, and at pick up time she runs to us, takes us by the hand and shows us all the fun stuff she’s been doing. This is truly a testament to the exceptional standard of educators – Anu, Chatu and Bianca – you are our heroes! The environment is brand new, well thought out and just plain gorgeous. We couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much to Nicole and the whole team at the Learning Sanctuary Malvern East.”

– Fiona

“The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East is a warm, professional, state of the art breath of fresh air. It’s impressive facilities in large, bright spaces together with their progressive approach to childhood development, high level of care and fabulous varied menus make this 3rd daycare my 4 year old has attended one that he really looks forward to. It’s fabulous how understanding and flexible the carers are that his 18 month old sister often needs to leave her room to be with her brother in his.”

– Amelia

“We love this place and couldn’t recommend it enough. Our kinder teacher Jess is just amazing; she is fun, patient, creative and our son thinks she is wonderful too. The facility’s are all brand new and include things like herb gardens. The staff are all friendly and the food is great!!”

– Leah

“As a first time mum going back to work I was very nervous leaving my child in care. But The Learning Sanctuary made it so easy! They have great attention to detail and always make myself and my child’s happiness their top priority. But the best part by far is their staff in the rooms, extremely friendly and really care for my daughter. Thank you!!”

– A. Nicols

“Brilliant Centre: As a parent of two at the centre the professionalism and care is the best I have experienced. The facility is first class and there is a genuine learning and development approach. Our kids for the first time want to go to day care.”

– Aaron

“Dear Staff of Malvern Learning Sanctuary, Please enjoy the fudge-Homemade Baileys fudge. Alcohol & chocolate the only way to have both! I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every single one of you. You may or may not be looking after my child or you may have had the fortune or misfortune? (which would depend on the day haha) of filling in on one of the nursery rooms. Your job is a tough one, yet the patience, kindness & genuine love I can see in so many of you – makes you pretty remarkable people in my eyes. So apologies if you come past a mother running past you, come pick up time that hasn’t made eye contact & said thank-you. But I can tell you how at night when I tuck my baby in to bed I thank my lucky stars for everyone of you!!”

– Renee

The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East is open now! We’d love to welcome you to our centre, please fill out the form below. One of our educators will then be in touch to discuss your needs.

Please note: filling in this form does not guarantee a place. We recommend contacting our centre to arrange a tour and to meet with our friendly educators.